It's been a few years since I've 'glassed, building model boats as a teen and a new door liner for a vintage fridge about 20 yrs ago. So the idea of fibreglassing doesn't scare me, the scale is just a bit bigger. I know I need to try and avoid 90degree corners, flowing is better.The electronics of setting up lights, indicators etc is pretty easy too, been playing in that for years. And the building of bikes comes with the FoM territory.

Ideas...

Can fully monocoque the shell with front wheel mounts and bb mounts built in to the front section. Seat and rear wheel mounts built into the rear. Getting it aligned is the interesting part, any ideas on that?

Can aero mount the front lights and mirrors, even incorporating indicators into the mirror housings.

Can build in vents for airflow, ideas?

Thinking of building something a little different to the standard velo "bean" look though. Maybe like a 21st Century aero take on a Morgan 3 wheeler.

Has anyone here done glass over foam? Any hints?

Will be trying to keep the weight down too, 25-30kg total. Am I dreaming or is that possible?

Have you considered a coreflute/coroplast body on a trike. Probably cheaper and quicker than a full fledged glass build.

Freddy Flatfoot who used to post on the forum (Not seen him in a while) has made some and they seem to perform well. Also was one in Tassi but cant recall the name. He had a heap of pics up at one time.This link might be worth a look too.https://www.bentrideronline.com/message ... p?t=102957I thought the end result was pretty neat.

I helped a mate build a couple of fibreglass ultralights he'd designed. Foam shape, female mold, final lay up. The preparation took forever but the results were worth it.

Still the coreflute route might be a way to get a velo in a shorter time.I own a Mango but would still like to have a shot at building.Go for it.John

I did look a few coreflute builds on youtoob. It looks like pretty neat way of building and very quick. A sharp knife a bunch of zip ties and a roll of gaffer tape and voila. Or take your time and glue it I suppose.

Alas it doesn't give the look I am after.. and I'd need a trike to start it. Currently designing the body as monocoque to avoid buying one.

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